Reports To: Senior Director of DevelopmentPosition Type: Full-Time, Overtime-ExemptLocation: New York City – onsiteAbout Tikvah:The Tikvah Fund is a leading Jewish think tank and educational institution committed to supporting the intellectual, religious, and political leaders of the Jewish people and the Jewish State. Tikvah runs and invests in a wide range of initiatives in Israel, the United States, and around the world, including educational programs, publications, and fellowships.Job Summary:The Development Associate is a frontline fundraising role, responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of donors while supporting development initiatives including fundraising events, and campaigns. This position has a direct impact on Tikvah’s financial and operational success.Major duties and responsibilities include:- Maintain a personal portfolio of entry-level Tikvah Society donors and prospects (annual gifts around $2,000).- Serve as the primary relationship manager for this portfolio of prospects, developing and implementing a strategy for these accounts.- Set and regularly revise projections for all budgeted donors.- Communicate with donor portfolio via face-to-face meetings, emails, phone calls, and Zoom meetings.- Identify new Tikvah Society prospects by calling, emailing, and mailing lower-level donors and subscribers within Tikvah’s larger database.- Track all donor interactions in Salesforce and maintain accurate portfolio data, updating addresses, emails, and names as needed.- Review weekly development report package.- Log all pledges into Salesforce and collect payment in a timely manner.- Support department’s strategic engagements including events, direct mail campaigns, email campaigns, etc.- Attend Tikvah’s events and other networking opportunities.- Ensure proper donor recognition in all publications and oversee accurate donor lists for those publications.- Regularly read Tikvah’s educational materials, participate in events, and take a proactive role in understanding Tikvah’s many programs in the US and Israel.Qualifications:- Four-year degree or equivalent experience in a related field- Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills- Knowledge of Jewish ideas, culture, and American/Israeli public affairs- Willingness and ability to learn relevant software (e.g., CMR, Salesforce, email marketing tools, etc..)- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality in written and verbal communication- Ability to work independently and take initiative- Alignment with Tikvah’s missionPreferred Skills (Not Required)- Familiarity with the public/non-profit sector- Prior experience with Salesforce CRMThe Development Associate will be a member of the development team and is expected to perform the above duties with a high degree of autonomy and independence.CompensationThe compensation range for this role is $65,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience and skill. The Development Associate will be eligible for a performance-based bonus. Tikvah offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance, 401K plan, paid vacation, paid time off for Jewish and national holidays, and short Fridays.How to applyPlease send your resume and cover letter to HR@tikvah.org.